The Best Movie Ever (For 20 Minutes)

I have to agree with the nebbishy nerd who made this video. "Streets of Fire" is one of my all-time favorite films. It is a retelling of the classic John Wayne movie "The Searchers" with bikers replacing the Apache's. The music was composed by the great Jim Steinman who wrote every one of Meat Loaf's hits. In fact, if you love Meat Loaf's music then you love Jim Steinman. Directed by the best Western director since John Ford in the amazingly talented Walter Hill, this movie is a classic. The first twenty minutes and the last ten are amongst the best movies I have ever seen. Nobody could keep that up for an entire film. Nobody does. Yeah, it's pulp. But it is sublime pulp.

Do yourself a favor and rewatch it. You won't be dissapointed.

I Can Dream About You

Another great track from the "Streets of Fire" soundtrack.

Goin' Nowhere Fast

One of my favorite movies of all time. A retelling of "The Searchers" with the music of Jim Steinman who wrote all of the songs on Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell" album.

Williman Defore plays Raven who is the stand in for Scar with a creepy belligerence that is very entertaining.

Diane Lane as the luscious Ellen Aim in the Natalie Wood role.

Michael Pare plays Cody the John Wayne roll.

Amy Madigan plays the Walter Brennan part.

Great action. Great Music. A Great Movie in my book.

I watch it at least five times a year.